Senior Animator at Arrowhead Game Studios
In the dynamic landscape of cooperative multiplayer action, the fluidity, weight, and responsiveness of character and creature animations can make or break the player experience. At Arrowhead Game Studios, internationally acclaimed for crafting blockbuster, community-driven co-op games that capture the global gaming consciousness, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment. Operating from our custom-built, pet-friendly waterfront studio on Hammarby Kaj in Stockholm, Sweden, on a flexible hybrid schedule, our team thrives on creative candor, technical mastery, and a down-to-earth culture. We are seeking a highly skilled, passionate Senior Animator to join our growing Art team. If you have an expert command of animation principles, deep technical fluency in rigging and skinning, and a desire to make a massive impact on key gameplay systems, this hybrid opportunity is your chance to shape the next generation of legendary co-op games. Job Summary : Senior Animator Detail Specification Company Name Arrowhead Game Studios Position Senior Animator Location Type Hybrid (Stockholm, Sweden – Hammarby Kaj Waterfront Office) Applicant Requirements Must be legally eligible to work in Sweden Employment Type Full-Time Salary Range Best in industry Role Overview: Breathing Life Into Core Gameplay As a Senior Animator at Arrowhead Game Studios, you will serve as a core creative and technical driver for our gameplay animation pipeline. Your primary mission is to conceptualize, animate, rig, and skin high-stakes assets—including responsive weapons, menacing enemies, and immersive NPCs—that feel visceral and rewarding to play with. You will bridge the gap between pure artistic expression and engine reality. Beyond authoring breathtaking keyframe animations, you will implement complex assets and physics systems (such as dynamic ragdolls and reactive cloth simulations) directly into the game. Working hand-in-hand with cross-disciplinary teams, you will optimize assets, refine pipelines, and champion uncompromising visual quality across all active projects. Key Responsibilities: Animate, Rig, & Skin high-quality assets (weapons, enemies, NPCs). Implement complex assets and physics (ragdolls, cloth) directly into the game. Contribute to pipeline/tool improvements and provide optimized assets for cross-disciplinary teams. Collaborate effectively and champion quality in a hybrid work environment. Must-Haves: Proven Senior experience in an in-house game development environment. Expertise in industry-standard animation pipelines & workflows. Familiarity with tools like Jira, Git, or Confluence. Excellent task estimation and organizational skills. Must be eligible to work in Sweden. Perks: Join our friendly, down-to-earth team in a custom-built, pet-friendly office on the Hammarby Kaj waterfront in Stockholm. We offer great benefits, a high ceiling for creative discussions, and a culture of open communication. Ready to Make Your Mark? If you are an experienced animator who loves tackling complex technical challenges and wants to build the next generation of unforgettable co-op experiences, Arrowhead Game Studios wants to hear from you. Bring your expertise to Stockholm and help us create games that bring players together! ➡️ Apply Now!